The Forge BJJ Kids

Kids Gi and NoGi classes on Tuesday night. Free trial classes!

NEW SCHEDULE goes into effect today! Note some adjustments to kids’ start times and new Advanced classes on Thursday.

ATTENTION PARENTS: All Monday kids’ classes are cancelled. We are taking extra precaution pending tests. Stay tuned for Tuesday and the remainder of the week. Sorry for any inconvenience!

After careful consideration of the State guidance and with the best judgement of medical professionals, we have elected to begin a phased reopening of The Forge with Phase 2 of the State plan on May 15th.

People come to The Forge to grapple and punch things. And by our interpretation of the directive, we just can’t do that right now. As much as we want to get back to it, all the uncertainties of this situation warrant a measured approach.

When the State moves into Phase 2, we plan to move forward as aggressively as the directive and due consideration of our local healthcare systems permit us to proceed.

Our cadre of coaches extends its deepest gratitude to our members that have stood by us through this. You are the reason we will come out even stronger on the other side. And for our people that are struggling with your own economic challenges in this time, we’ll be there for you when it’s time to come together again.

Stay tuned for details and if you’re a member, be sure you are in the private forum for more discussion.

Stay safe out there and we WILL see you all soon.

Reposting for any parents not in the private group. Get in the group if you aren't already!

4/14/20 UPDATE: I hope this update finds you all healthy and secure. I hope you’re tending to your physical, emotional and spiritual health in these unprecedented times. With my self-imposed deadline approaching, I feel it’s time for an official update.

Our Academy remains under mandated closure until April 30th. Although I am cautiously optimistic that we will be allowed to resume training on May 1st, that is very much unclear at this point. I'll refrain from offering professional (or personal) opinions in this thread; but I will say that while my family is still following recommended social distancing practice, hospitals and healthcare facilities across the vast majority of the land area of the United States (including Oklahoma) are furloughing staff because they don’t have enough patients to stay full strength. That may certainly change, and God forbid the surge occurs on a broader scale, but that is where we are today.

So true to my word, unless you specifically instructed me otherwise, I will be freezing all accounts drawn after tomorrow the 15th. I cannot in good conscience continue to collect tuition where we are unable to fulfill our end of the relationship. A number of you have expressed your wish that we continue to draw tuition for the time being. I CANNOT tell you how much that means to myself and our coaching staff. I haven’t responded to all of your individual comments on the other thread, because honestly it gets emotional for me. The outpouring of support has been overwhelming. That is how I know we will survive and come out even stronger on the other side.

That said… there is a limit to what I will accept. If this thing extends beyond the end of the month, I will formally reevaluate our arrangement every month. I expect that if you continue to contribute to the Academy, you will let me know immediately if you are experiencing your own hardship. I cannot allow our Academy to impose burden on you or your family. If you wish to make adjustments to your tuition while we are on hiatus, please don’t hesitate to let me know.

I’ve already spoken with a few of you that are dealing with layoffs or loss of work. As our people support us in times of hardship, we will support you when it’s time to hit the mat again. No questions asked. Just be there and we will support you while you get back on your feet.
From our very humble beginning with 5 guys on a borrowed mat, I’ve said that our greatest strength is our people. So long as we stayed true to ourselves and our mission, we could only succeed. Now coming up on 7 years, I never would have imagined any of this but just as the strength of our people got us here… it will also carry us through.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

3/16/20 UPDATE: After careful consideration and assessment of the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, we have elected to suspend ALL adult and kids classes through Sunday March 22nd. We will be monitoring the situation closely and make a determination for the following week by Sunday.
COVID-19 is here and is spreading through our community at this very moment. We will see an explosion of confirmed cases as testing comes online. These are certainties. What remains to be seen is what impact the virus will have on healthcare systems at the local, state and national level. The critical window for flattening the curve is now. If we stand a chance of making a difference it is NOW.
Oklahoma hasn't seen the direct impact of COVID yet, but these are difficult economic times for many individuals, families and small businesses. Lend a hand (with 6 foot minimum distance), check on your neighbor (also with 6 foot minimum distance) and support your local businesses where you can.
To our students, we are sorry for the inconvenience and WILL find ways to make it up to you. We will be back to training the moment we feel we can do so without posing unacceptable risk to our broader community.
We will post regular updates to this p***c page, but Members please get over to the private group if you aren't already.
Stay safe out there. Keep your distance. Wash your hands, then do it again. And be grateful for your health.

ATTENTION: After careful consideration we have decided to suspend all weekend classes after the Saturday Fundamental and Advanced BJJ 0800 classes in order to assess the evolving COVID situation as it pertains to our Academy and our community. We will make a determination for next week by Sunday evening. Rest assured, this decision was not taken lightly. We would much rather be on the mat. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Remember NEW Kids Kickboxing program kicks off today! 430pm Monday/Wednesday

PARENTS: Reminder that 4-6 year old classes are off this week, but regular 4:30p and 530p classes are on as scheduled. Have a great week!

Parents, remember KIDS COMPETITION class starts today at 1230!

Open to all our kids, don’t have to be signed up to compete. Just show up ready to work and have some fun!